Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 19% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala)
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| Food | + 76% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 76% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Milan | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Q136) | Q40 | + 238% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Q83) | Q35 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (Q49) | Q22 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (Q12) | Q13 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.95 (Q33) | Q14 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.19 (Q27) | Q8 | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Q62) | Q22 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (Q17) | Q20 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (Q14) | Q11 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (Q14) | Q17 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Q68) | Q100 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (Q15) | Q15 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (Q11) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Milan | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,789 (Q15,119) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,471 (Q12,432) | Q2,700 | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (Q1,590) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,040 (Q8,791) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €916 (Q7,739) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (Q964) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Q208) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (Q3,024) | Q2,342 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (Q1,006) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.11 (Q43) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Q97) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Milan | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Q666) | Q500 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Q270) | Q499 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Q764) | Q895 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (Q1,002) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Milan | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,943 (Q236,087) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (Q16) | Q10 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Q305) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (Q190) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Milan | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Q80) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Q75) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (Q716) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.53 (Q47) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (Q27) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (Q25) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (Q22) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (Q19) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Q168) | Q60 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Milan | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Q419) | Q150 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Q169) | Q85 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (Q800) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (Q758) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Q93) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.01 (Q17) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (Q43) | Q10 | + 334% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (Q4,154) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Q1.45) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (Q592) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (Q49) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 197 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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